Construction Solicitor NQ - 2 yrs PQE - West London 

Our client is a full-service law firm, working for clients over the South East of England. The firm is based in West London and is a heavyweight for corporate, charity, employment, IT/IP, real estate, private client and community legal service. 

The firm boasts one of the region’s largest real estate teams in the West of London and a corporate team working with UK headquarters of multinationals and large SMEs based in the South East. They handle complex work with great attention to detail and high-quality client service. 

They currently have a vacancy for a jnr mixed contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering solicitor with a particular emphasis on contentious construction work. 

The role includes:

• Assisting with the resolution of construction-related disputes including assisting with the conduct of adjudications, mediations and court-based disputes 
• Taking instructions in connection with contentious construction and engineering disputes and providing initial advice 
• Assisting during the pre-action protocol process 
• Assisting with the conduct of proceedings including the instruction of experts and counsel 
• Attendance at mediations, court hearings, arbitration hearing and adjudication hearings 
• Negotiating appointments with the professional team and collecting warranties from the contractors, sub-contractors and the professional team 
• Assisting the real estate colleagues on the construction aspects of development transactions including development obligations, warranties and copyright issues 
• Carrying out due diligence audits of construction packages 
• Negotiation of development agreements and building contracts (and familiarisation with the commonly used standard forms) 

Qualification & Experience

Law degree (or conversion) and LPC.

Successful Admittance to the Roll of Solicitors

This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 months of experience in construction law to make a mark for themselves within a leading firm. The role offers a competitive salary and realistic career progression.

If you would like to discuss further contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

Plots Sales Paralegal – London

The firm

Our client is a modern and highly regarded, property-focused legal practice and is recognised by clients as a partner-led law firm, with in-depth strengths in property law.

Their real estate department boasts an enviable client base involving it in high profile projects. They deliver creative and practical advice, combining legal expertise and a commercial approach to give clients the lead in transactions.

The property team advises on all aspects of commercial property work, from brown/greenfield development sites to investment portfolio acquisitions and disposals. Development work encompasses residential, office, industrial and other commercial activities, whilst investment transactions include both commercial and residential assets.

They also advise on ancillary aspects including infrastructure and planning agreements, environmental, planning and tax issues. The clients include major construction companies, developers, private investors, leisure (particularly restaurant) and retail companies and various public institutions and bodies.

The role

You will be working on sales for large developer client as well as giving paralegal support to the wider team. You will be joining an established, friendly department.

The Candidate:

• Have previous experience working in plot sales as a conveyancing paralegal

• Have commercial awareness

• Be well organised and have excellent time management skills

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is in the region of £25,000 - £28,0000, together with excellent benefits.

• The firm offers excellent training and career opportunities.

Please don’t hesitate to contact paul@hunterslegal.com or call 0203 355 2262 to discuss further.

A highly regarded firm is now seeking Conveyancing Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer with specific experience in Development Sales.

The Firm

Our client is a forward thinking firm which has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. They act for a broad range of clients including private and public companies, developers, local authorities, funders, and regulators but in particular, they act for a significant number of charities and housing associations.

Over the past few years, the firm has grown significantly and now has over 240 employees.

The Team

The Development Sales team deals with the disposal of a large number of properties including new build outright sales, shared ownership sales, stair-casing, and re-sales for our clients. Their major clients, housing associations, (Registered Providers) are significantly expanding their new build outright sales activity in response to Government policy changes and many of their clients are now embarking upon ambitious development and sales programmes across the country.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Development Sales, the successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with the growth of their existing team boosting expertise, and growing their market share. They are investing in order to meet and ideally exceed our client's demands as they become the biggest house-builders in the market.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 at degree level and at least one year’s PQE as a solicitor, CILEx Lawyer or Licensed Conveyancer.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a leading law firm in Berkshire.

The Firm

Our client has built a reputation to become recognised as a leading law firm providing long-term established relationships and innovative solutions to complex legal challenges for both businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally. 

The Team

The Real Estate team is shortlisted as “one of the top Real Estate Firms of the year outside of London”. Their commercial real estate lawyers are also experienced in many sectors, including NHS and public bodies, food, and restaurants, agricultural, franchising, leisure and retail, and charities.

The Opportunity

The team is looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor (Reading-based) with equivalent of up to 2 - 4 years relevant experience.

The successful candidate will have experience of general commercial property work – e.g., sales and purchases of investment properties including freeholds and leaseholds, grant and taking of leases, general Landlord and Tenant management work, some corporate support work, etc. Experience of property development work essential. This will be for a wide range of clients including small and medium sized businesses, large corporates and PLCs, charities, and public-sector bodies including NHS organisations.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

An outstanding opportunity for a junior Real Estate Solicitor to join a Top 20 UK law firm in London.

The Firm

Our client is a UK Top 20, International, full-service law firm, that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses.

Their 32 offices in 19 countries around the world blend the best of local commercial, industry, and cultural knowledge with international experience to provide proactive, integrated solutions for their clients.

The Team

The Real Estate Group currently consists of 12 partners, 1 consultant, 3 senior counsel, 23 associates, 5 trainees, and 5 paralegals. The team is one of the most-wide ranging in the UK and is recognised as a leader in undertaking work across the whole real estate sector.

Their expertise encompasses not only mainstream property law but also landlord and tenant, construction, real estate disputes, planning and environmental law, tax, corporate structuring, and property finance.

The Opportunity

The team is now seeking a Real Estate associate to join their team in London. The successful candidate will ideally have 1 – 3 years post qualification experience.

The Candidate

Key Skills & Experience:

• Relevant experience and a keen interest in real estate law
• Strong academic record
• Good legal skills including attention to detail in drafting and a genuine interest in the needs of the client
• An ability to think laterally and identify related issues and problems
• A confident and professional manner with strong communication skills

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

Hunters Legal is currently working on a fantastic opportunity for a Employment Associate Solicitor to join an internationally recognised London firm. 

The Firm                                          

This internationally recognised law firm based in central London has a long history of acting for prominent, high net worth individuals, and for entrepreneurs. The firm is proud to be voted in the 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 4 consecutive years. 

The Team 

Their employment lawyers specialise in complex employment and partnership matters with high stakes. They provide support and services to employers, executives and Partnerships & LLPs.

Their employment solicitors act for a broad range of employers including entrepreneurial start-ups, well established public companies and professional services firms. They also focus their practice on representing senior executives and board directors, partners, entrepreneurs, and high profile public figures.

The Opportunity 

They are looking for an Associate to work closely with all members of the Employment team in the provision of employment advice to the firm’s corporate and senior executive clients.

The Candidate

The firm would expect the successful candidate to have a minimum 5 years PQE, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of skills and desired competencies within a similar law practice, have a demonstrable enthusiasm for employment law work and the ability to grasp the intellectual demands of it, and excellent academic achievements with the GDL/LPC qualification and a minimum 2:1 degree.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

Hunters Legal is currently working on an outstanding opportunity for a junior Real Estate Solicitor to join an internationally recognised London firm. 

The Firm                                          

This internationally recognised law firm based in central London has a long history of acting for prominent, high net worth individuals, and for entrepreneurs. The firm is proud to be voted in the 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 4 consecutive years. 

The Team 

Real Estate has been at the core of the firms business since 1937.  The team provide specialist advice on real estate and construction matters but remain focused on their clients' objectives. They take a commercial approach to transactions to ensure that their clients’ commercial aims and risk profiles are achievable.

The team are listed in the legal directories. They act for a variety of clients including developers, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, celebrities, banks, investors, landlords and tenants across commercial property transactions, development projects and high-value residential sales and purchases.

The Opportunity 

The team are looking to recruit a real estate solicitor with a commercial outlook who is able to create relationships with the department’s largely entrepreneurial and demanding client base. They have a close-knit team, and it is important that the successful candidate is a team player who can work well with all members of the department. The Partners and senior members of the team are experienced practitioners who seek to train the junior lawyers to become excellent all-around real estate solicitors.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will work closely with the Partners and other fee earners in the team and gain exposure to a full range of work, including mainly commercial property work and residential development work.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

An exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a well-regarded team in London and gain a breadth of expertise as well as exposure to lots of different types of clients.

The Firm                                          

Our client is a London based, full-service law firm, who grown substantially in recent years, including two mergers and an office move.

The firm has grown quickly, both in terms of revenue and profitability, and is an ambitious firm looking to exploit the potential that these mergers have brought.

The Opportunity

They now have an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to join their collegiate and well-regarded Real Estate Dispute Resolution team. The team advise funders, landlords, tenants, developers, investors, high net worth individuals, hoteliers, and retailers on a wide range of commercial and residential issues.

The team's strategy rests on 4 workstreams:

• Development and Neighbourly rights - Party Wall, etc. Act 1996, Boundary disputes, trespass, and adverse possession, Rights of Light, Access to Neighbouring Land Act, Restrictive covenants, Easements, and interruption/diversion, Defective Premises Act 1972, Nuisance, Utilities
• Residential - Individual enfranchisement, Collective enfranchisement, Right to manage, Right of first refusal, Breach of user covenants, Landlord possession claims, Chargee possession claims and exercising power of sale, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, Residential service charge disputes and dispensations, Consumer rights and protections, Co-ownership, and estoppel, Enforcement of residential tenancies and leaseholds, Compliance with residential tenancy regulation
• Commercial asset management - Business lease renewal, Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture, Dilapidations claims, Site clearance, and vacant possession, Break notices, Contested alienation (assignment and underletting), Contested alterations and improvements, Rent review arbitrations, Property insolvency (inc. CVAs, administrations, liquidations, disclaimer, dissolution, and bona vacantia), Commercial service charge disputes, Guarantees and AGAs, Commercial rent arrears recovery (CRAR)
• Property Contract Disputes - Contested completion and deposit disputes, Specific performance, Injunctions, Building defects claims, Professional negligence, Misrepresentation, Mistake and rectification, Rectification of the Register

This role will span each of the work-streams to gain a breadth of expertise as well as exposure to lots of different types of clients.

You will be responsible for assisting the Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, and Solicitors in the department, as well as taking a role (which will be limited at first) in supervising more junior members of staff and assisting in the development of those staff, including Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals.  In addition, you will also handle cases on your own (with the supervision of more senior members of the team).

Main responsibilities

You will be involved in tasks including but not limited to:

• Assisting the team in responding to a wide range of urgent and time-critical queries from clients;
• Assisting with all stages of the life-cycle of a contentious matter from the review of initial information upon first instruction to the conclusion of a matter, including the preparation of pre-action correspondence, issuing of court proceedings where necessary, preparation of witness evidence, and all other work required on a matter to bring it to trial or to settlement;
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel and other experts where necessary;
• Attending meetings with clients, Counsel or opposing parties;
• Assisting with tasks relating to costs and fees, including preparing fee estimates for clients, preparing costs schedules during proceedings, and liaising with costs draftsmen and ATE insurers; and
• Contributing to sector and focus groups as required.

The Candidate

About you

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A demonstrable interest in and previous post qualification experience of Real Estate Dispute Resolution and the type of work carried out
• Sound judgment with the ability to deal with complex problems
• A commercial approach to problem-solving and providing innovative solutions
• Excellent organisational skills: working to tight deadlines where the input of others is often required, keeping a diary, organising files, and carrying out all necessary administrative tasks
• The ability to manage and prioritise workloads
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• A confident and effective advocacy/communication style, acting as a facilitator but also be able to take the lead when required
• The ability to build relationships with clients and other colleagues at all levels
• The ability to see matters as a whole and to be able to identify what it takes to get the job done/consider settlement/best solutions for the client
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to perform in a high volume, deadline-orientated role.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a well-regarded team in London and handle a caseload of complex and varied litigation matters.

The Firm                                          

Our client is a London-based, full-service law firm, who grown substantially in recent years, including two mergers and an office move.

The firm has grown quickly, both in terms of revenue and profitability, and is an ambitious firm looking to exploit the potential that these mergers have brought.

The Team

The Commercial Dispute Resolution team serves a wide range of innovative and entrepreneurial clients, from individuals through to multinationals. The team's experience covers all forms of commercial dispute resolution including litigation (both domestic and overseas), appellant work, arbitration, and mediation. We work across a wide range of sectors and deploy a bespoke strategy based on our clients' specific commercial objectives and budgets. 

The team is the largest in the Dispute Resolution department and enjoys a collegiate feel.

In addition to media and human rights work, the CDR team's workstreams focus on arbitration, civil fraud, and contentious insolvency. They work closely with other teams across the firm to help clients who may find themselves involved in disputes.

The media and human rights work covers a broad spectrum and is often headline-making, with clients including global media organisations, publishing houses, NGOs and charities, individuals, and corporates.

They regularly deal with high-profile and complex disputes meaning that we act quickly, assertively, and effectively for clients, providing creative solutions to challenging problems. Often delivering a successful outcome involves a multi-disciplinary approach, using a wider group of experts. They have an established network of other trusted and tested service providers, including counsel, accountants, data analysts, investigators, and foreign legal teams.

Chambers & Partners 2021 and Legal 500 2021:

• Art & Cultural Property Law
• Civil liberties & Human Rights
• Media & Entertainment
• Defamation & Reputation Management

The Opportunity

They are seeking a Senior Associate to join their bustling Commercial Dispute Resolution team. The ideal candidate will have excellent general litigation experience with a keen interest in at least one of the following distinct areas:

• Media law, including defamation, freedom of expression, privacy, and contentious IP;
• Human rights, including business and human rights (the Ruggie Principles) and ESG;
• Contentious data protection; and
• Contentious art and cultural property.

Main responsibilities

• The ability to manage complex, often fast-moving, client matters, identifying and analysing all legal and commercial issues;
• Working alongside Partners and lawyers at all levels in the team to ensure the delivery of commercially focused work, completed to high quality and consistent standards;
• Developing and maintaining client relationships as well as identifying new business opportunities;
• Contributing to the team's business development and marketing activities, including through thought leadership; and
• Overseeing the work of more junior members of the team, developing and mentoring them.

The Candidate

About you

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong technical experience in complex and varied litigation, preferably with proven experience of contentious media, data protection, or human rights matters;
• Ability to quickly and effectively gain an understanding of clients' needs and how best to meet them;
• Excellent understanding of litigation procedure;
• Confident and effective advocacy/communication style;
• Experience and confidence to supervise and mentor less-experienced members of the team;
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to provide a quality service to both internal and external clients;
• Strong intellectual and analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy;
• Good organisational skills, record keeping, and file management;
• Flexibility in approach; and
• Ability to work under pressure.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor (NQ – 5) to join a leading law firm in London and specialise in site acquisition and development projects.

The Firm                                           

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From their 3 offices including the City of London, they provide legal services throughout England and Wales. They act for a broad range of clients, including private and public companies, developers, local authorities, funders, and regulators. They are a “full service” firm with specialists in Banking, Commercial/Corporate, Litigation, Housing, Employment, Projects & Property.

The Team

Real Estate (and particularly real estate development) is at the heart of the business, as it is with the major part of their client base. Within the Team, there are 7 dedicated partners working on a wide variety of property transactions with a broad range of clients from registered providers of social housing and care homes, through to private developers, acting on sites and developments from a handful of units to thousands.

The Opportunity

The role will specialise in site acquisition and development projects for their clients. The role will cover a full range of property-related legal issues from giving advice on draft section 106 agreements, development agreements, conditional contracts, and potential title problems through to legal completion.

An important part of the role is to provide direct support and assistance to a partner in the team, whilst also helping with the management and development of junior fee earners and contributing more widely to the team and its growth.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 at degree level, will enjoy client contact, and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

A leading law firm in London currently has an opportunity for a junior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their team in London and deal with a mixture of general commercial litigation work.

The Firm                                           

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From their 3 offices including the City of London, they provide legal services throughout England and Wales. We act for a broad range of clients, including private and public companies, developers, local authorities, funders, and regulators. They are a “full service” firm with specialists in Banking, Commercial/Corporate, Litigation, Housing, Employment, Projects & Property.

The Team

The team deals with a broad range of disputes and has significant expertise in resolving complex commercial issues. They have substantial experience in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution and litigation, dealing with cases in every tier of the English court system from the County Court to the Supreme Court, together with domestic and international arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

The Opportunity

The role will comprise a mixture of general commercial litigation work, including commercial contract disputes, insolvency disputes, professional negligence claims, regulatory, criminal / inquest/inquiry, and civil fraud work. An important part of the role is providing direct support and assistance to Partners in the team, whilst also helping with the management and development of more junior fee earners and contributing more widely to the team and its growth.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year PQE as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor, a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 at degree level, and previous experience in the High Court.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

A standout opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a Top 40 UK law firm and work as part of the London team on a broad spectrum of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, and ADR. 

The Firm                                            

Our client is a city-led, international, and national law firm with over 130 partners and 830 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East, and Far East, they provide a full-service integrated offering.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities they look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics their people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the London team on a broad spectrum of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, and ADR. You will support at Associate level a team consisting of four partners, a Managing Associate and 4 Senior Associates in the London office. You will focus on providing a first-class service to clients, proactive marketing/profile raising, and exceptional client management.

The caseload will consist of a variety of commercial litigation matters, which may include, fraud claims, breach of commercial contracts, contentious trust and probate matters, and professional negligence in the High Court, domestic and international arbitration, and mediation / other forms of ADR. A proportion of the department’s work has an international element, and overseas travel may be required.

The Candidate

In particular, for this role, the firm requires that you be a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years post qualification experience in a broad range of commercial litigation and managing disputes from start to finish.

The successful candidate will have a clear track forward and will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners and will be joining a highly collaborative and collegiate culture.

If you would like to discuss further contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com